GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
thronga multitude of assembled persons
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
betrothto promise to marry
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity